Subjektívnych

Subjektívnych is the genitive plural form of the Slovak adjective subjektívny, meaning "subjective." It is used to describe nouns in the genitive plural, or, in practice, any phrase where the noun being described is plural and in a genitive position.

Grammatical function and usage

In Slovak, adjectives in the genitive plural typically end with -ných, as in subjektívnych. This form appears in phrases such as z subjektívnych názorov (from subjective opinions) or subjektívnych skúseností (subjective experiences). The word expresses a perception or assessment arising from a personal viewpoint or bias, rather than from an external or independent standard.

Relation to other terms

Subjektívnych contrasts with objektívny (objective) and with the noun subjektivita (subjectivity). The broader concept of subjectivity encompasses personal perspective, biases, and individual interpretation, while objectivity denotes impartial or external criteria. Subjektívnosť, the corresponding noun, is commonly used in academic and analytical writing to discuss the role of personal viewpoint.

Etymology and notes

The root is from Latin subjectivus, transmitted into Slovak through historical linguistic development and contact with other European languages. In Slovak grammar, the -ných ending signals genitive plural, serving as a key marker for many adjectives in similar contexts.

See also: subjektivita, objektívny, objektívnosť, subjektívny pohľad.